Psychiatric Technicians Salary in Ocala, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Ocala, FL

Median annual salary $38,430 -9.8% vs national
Median hourly $18.48
10th percentile $33,120
90th percentile $46,820
Employed locally 140
National median $42,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,120
    25th
    $35,900
    50th (median)
    $38,430
    75th
    $43,400
    90th
    $46,820

    Ocala economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,535 2023 • Census ACS
    Psychiatric Technicians salary vs area income 66% Median Psychiatric Technicians salary is 34% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Psychiatric Technicians

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Stockton-Lodi, CA $91,910
    Napa, CA $83,960
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $82,440
    Vallejo, CA $82,170
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $81,440
    Visalia, CA $77,340

    Nearby metros — Psychiatric Technicians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Punta Gorda, FL $49,050
    North Florida nonmetropolitan area $48,050
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $47,810
    South Florida nonmetropolitan area $43,860
    Flint, MI $43,780
    Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $43,700

    Related occupations in Ocala, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$76,410
    Pharmacy Technicians$37,370
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$57,440
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$47,780
    Physicians, All Other$231,840
    Nurse Practitioners$113,170

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Psychiatric Technicians make per hour in Ocala?

    The median hourly wage for Psychiatric Technicians in Ocala, FL is $18.48, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.12 or more per hour.

    Is Ocala above or below average for Psychiatric Technicians salaries?

    The median Psychiatric Technicians salary in Ocala, FL is 9.8% below the national median of $42,590. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Psychiatric Technicians in Ocala?

    Entry-level Psychiatric Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $33,120 per year in Ocala, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,900.